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The king of all Malaysian fruits, durian, is well known for its odour (which is
hard to describe). It may not be a pleasant smell to Westerners, but the taste
is creamy and luscious.
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Pekasam is usually eaten fried and goes very well with plain rice. The main wet
market is the perfect place to buy some of it.
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Laksa is the quintessential coffee shop dish. You walk into a typical coffee
shop, approach the lady whose stall bears the word laksa, and ask for "laksa
big" or "laksa special."
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The most famous fruit in Perak would be Pomelos, also known as the Shaddock.
Largest of all the Citrus fruit's is a large juicy greenish yellow citrus fruit
with a thick skin. |
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Parkia speciosa or better known as Petai, is a flat edible beans with bright
green seeds the size and shape of plump almonds which have a rather peculiar
smell. |
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The Handicraft Development Corporation of Malaysia in Perak is the most
comprehensive one stop centre for tourists looking for traditional handicrafts. |
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